Kolakham 2020| The Ideal Getaway of Neora Valley National Park
Kolakham, situated in Kolbong Forest is an ideal getaway amidst nature. It is located at an altitude of 6,500ft. in Neora Valley Reserve Forest facing the Eastern Himalayan peaks.
How To Reach
Private vehicles (SUVs & taxis) are available from NJP & Bagdogra stations. It takes about 3hrs to reach Kolakham from Siliguri via Lava. Private cab from NJP station to Lava costs Rs 2,200 to Rs.3500. It depends on the season.
Where To Stay
Many homestays are available in kolakham. They will charge Rs.1000 to 1500 per day/ per person(Including three-time food and lodging). A marvelous stay here would be at Birding Paradise Resort which is nestled in a serene spot surrounded by birding trails & dense jungle.
Climate
The temperature stays between 5 degrees to 20 degrees in summer also 0 degrees to -20 degree in winter
Sightseeing Around Kolakham
Located in the periphery of Neora Valley forest, Kolakham has a vast range of visual pleasures to offer.
- Neora Valley Forest: One can take a safari in the wilderness to experience the flora & fauna. The peripatetic might go for Rachel trek towards Aritar.
- Changi Falls: Changi/Changey/Chaney Falls is 3Kms from here. It engages tourists to visit this aesthetic waterfall in thick forest grounds. One has to walk down 250 stairs to reach here.
- Bird Watching in Kolakham: Birds like Wagtail, Minivet, Khaleej, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, White Crested Laughing Thrush, Golden Eagles, Spotted Forktail, Koklan Pheasants, etc exotic species are found here.
- Kolakham offers a magnificent view of mighty Kanchenjunga, the world’s 2cnd highest peak, along with Kabru, Pandim, Siniolchu, etc peaks close to Mt. Everest.
- One can meet wild animals with a guide in Neora Valley Forest, such as The Barking Deer, Goral Deer, Leopards, Himalayan Thar, Flying squirrels, Wild Cats & even Royal Bengal Tiger (very rare).
- Explore other places nearby like ▪︎Lava ▪︎Loleygaon ▪︎Rishyap ▪︎Charkhole.
The distance of Kolakham From other places
- NJP107.9km takes 3h 25min
- Lava: 9.1Km, takes 30min
- Loleygaon: 59Km, takes 2h
- Rishyap 14Km takes 52min
- Charkhole: 57Km takes almost 2hours.
Did You Know?
• Kolakham consists of 62 Nepali families belonging to the “Rai” community & is one of the most adventurous & sought after location by the tourists.
•Main crop of this place is Cardamom, which is the prime source of income for the villagers here!
Kolakham Map
Written By: Riddhi Bhattacharya (Travelofina Travel Stories).
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